More Waterford Irish fun!

OK, so as I've written elsewhere we have class on Tuesday at WIT where we learn the Irish language and the culture and history of the country. Now, I love my history and learning a new language, so being in Ireland is really awesome for me! We've been learning the language and culture and I find it really interesting because the language has been changed and molded into what it is today. It was strongly influenced by Latin, French, Scandinavian, and English and was shaped by many historical events. For example the Irish being suppressed by the English, the Penal Laws, etc. etc. What's really shocking is that the older generation know their Irish and embrace while the younger generation (our age) does not care for it as the old do! What?! The young people told me that "Lad, you know more Irish than we do!" How can this be? I'll get into this later, but for now I am loving the fact I am learning the language and can converse with the locals.

-J. GIBSON